On the Road with Hillary Clinton in Osage, on Hardball, and in Sioux City

Continuing her trek through Iowa today, Hillary spoke at the Osage Public Safety Center.  On the day when President Obama announced stricter background checks on gun purchases, Hillary praised his initiative and reminded supporters that she rolled out her plan to curb gun violence in October.

Thank you, @POTUS, for taking a crucial step forward on gun violence. Our next president has to build on that progress—not rip it away. -H

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 5, 2016

.@POTUS is right: We can protect the Second Amendment while protecting our families and communities from gun violence. And we have to.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 5, 2016

.@POTUS just took action to #StopGunViolence. Here's how we build on that progress: https://t.co/DM8IlTNvgd pic.twitter.com/2SxTkpPMVd

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 5, 2016

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton poses for a photo with Cynthia Johnson of Osage, Iowa, during a campaign stop at the Osage Public Safety Center, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Osage, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts to supporters during a campaign stop at the Osage Public Safety Center, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Osage, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop at the Osage Public Safety Center, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Osage, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a campaign stop at the Osage Public Safety Center, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Osage, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes a selfie photo with a supporter during a campaign stop at the Osage Public Safety Center, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Osage, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton talks with Paul Bodtke of Osage, Iowa during a campaign stop at the Osage Public Safety Center, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Osage, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign stop at the Osage Public Safety Center, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Osage, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

While in Osage, Hillary sat down with Chris Matthews for a Hardball interview.  She was marvelous.  She stuck to her New Year's resolution not to respond to the jabs from the Republican front runner.  She mentioned the issues people talk to her about on the trail and promised to continue addressing those questions rather than the nonsense coming from Trump.



Hillary shared the reason why she finally decided to run for the Senate.  She was doing a sports event in New York City, and the woman athlete who introduced her told her, "Dare to compete, Mrs. Clinton.  Dare to compete."  Not all of the encouragement from her New York friends made the impression that remark did.

“Dare to compete.” Hillary tells @hardball_chris about the athlete who inspired her to run for office. https://t.co/ucGreO64xj

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 6, 2016

She addressed also her ability to take on the job of commander-in-chief while deflecting the "hawk" label some want to attach to her. 

Asked her political stance, she called herself a progressive Democrat who likes to get things done.  It was a cordial interview.  Not a bit adversarial.




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From there, Hillary went to Sioux City where she held a rally at the Orpheum Theatre.

A volunteer holds campaign stickers outside the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is scheduled to host a rally. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wait in line outside Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, to attend a rally. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A Secret Service agent stands outside the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is scheduled to host a rally. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Iona Michaelis of West Point, Neb., gets a campaign sticker outside the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is scheduled to host a rally. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves to the crowd as she arrives at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton acknowledges the applause as she arrives at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton hugs a woman after her introduction at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

A supporter of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton attends a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a rally at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, center, addresses supporters during a rally at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes a "selfie" photograph with a supporter at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

Jason Winter wears a sweatshirt to show his support for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a rally at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes a selfie with a supporter after speaking at a rally at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton listens to her introduction at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets supporters at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton takes a "selfie" photograph with supporters at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

A U.S. Secret Service agent checks the backstage at campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in Sioux City, Iowa, United States, January 5, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton are reflected in the mirror at a rally at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, right, speaks at a held at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton smiles while speaking at a rally at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A microphone and a glass of water are placed on a stool for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a rally, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, center, is introduced at a rally held at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton shields her eyes from the light while listening to a question during a rally held at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, speaks at a rally held at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Supporters listen to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a rally held at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, waves as she is introduced at a rally at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Sioux City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)